To guide campers throughout their camp experience in accordance with standards set by Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association and the New York State Department of Health and to direct and supervise the work of the unit staff.
KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Know the girls in the unit and help them learn to respect the rights of others and to understand differences and similarities of other campers.
- Teach camping skills and appreciation of the out-of-doors. Guide activities and experiences in the unit through use of troop government, girl-leader planning, and the Girl Scout program.
- Coordinate unit activities with those of the entire camp.
- Supervise unit housekeeping, weekly cookouts, sanitation, care of supplies and equipment.
- Assume responsibility for health and safety of the campers including, but not limited to:
- maintains a well-equipped first aid kit;
- checks with the nurse on supplies needed for a trip out of camp;
- reports accidents promptly;
- Keeps nurse informed of health status of campers and unit staff.
- Serve as waterfront guard or watcher if needed, for her unit.
- Acts as part of a team to plan, execute all camp programming with camper, council, other unit leaders and director.
- Must be able to attend the weekly Thursday overnights.
- This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.